forging

noun

forg·​ing ˈfȯr-jiŋ How to pronounce forging (audio)
Synonyms of forgingnext
1
: the art or process of forging
2
: a piece of forged work
3

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The forging of military and diplomatic alliances with other governments with which the United States shares interests has been another major source of American strength since World War II. Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026 Facing a $6 billion financial impact from the ordeal, Pratt & Whitney reached out to ATI which already supplied some forgings to them, Fields said. Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026 However, French officials’ tolerance of petit marronage allowed for the forging of maroon and slave connections across the island, as people gathered for religious ceremonies or dances, building networks that were useful at the time and would become vital in the future. Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026 Unable to find a buyer before, the forgings company had already begun winding down operations, with plans to eliminate 67 jobs and auction off its assets. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forging

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of forging was in the 14th century

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“Forging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forging. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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forging

noun
forg·​ing
ˈfōr-jiŋ
ˈfȯr-
: a piece of forged work
aluminum forgings

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